The horrific battle for Iwo Jima is detailed in this very moving and very popular work. In top shape with very minor wrinkling, dust jacket; otherwise undamaged. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 384 pagesView More...

First American edition of this examination of life in Moscow during World War II. Special attention is given to the 1941 Battle of Moscow, in which more Russians were killed than Britain and America combined lost in the entire war. With several maps and two sections of black & white plates. The author served as Britain's ambassador to Moscow from 1988 to 1992. --- In off-white paper-covered boards backed in black paper, with spine titling in silver. Dust jacket with photo of volunteers patrolling near the Kremlin. --- A very nice copy, clean, bright and newish but with remainder mark to lower ...View More...

Revised (4th) edition, 1975. A U.S. edition of the first volume in the Aircraft in Profile series, providing in-depth descriptions of twelve important aircraft models used in World War I and World War II. With dozens of color illustrations and black & white photos. A facsimile edition of the first volume in the series. Publishers' dust jacket sticker apologizes for the lessened quality of the photos. --- In blue paper-covered boards and with titling gilt-stamped on spine. Dust jacket with aircraft images on front and back. --- Remainder spray to lower textblock edge, otherwise a clean, firm, u...View More...

The author served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II and shares many of her experiences here. With a lengthy section of b&w photos. --- A bright, clean, unmarked softcover in stiff yellow wraps. One cover corner is creased. ; 196 pagesView More...

First U. S. Edition. Volume 5 only of Sir Winston Churchill's definitive history of World War II, which spans six volumes when complete. "Closing the Ring" is focused on the ever-tightening Allied encroachment on the Nazis and Hitler's Germany as well as the war in the Pacific Theatre. Dotted throughout with maps and diagrams. --- In salmon red full cloth with WSC facsimile signature in gilt on black cover block; spine titling in gilt and with orange topstain. Jacket features black & white photographic portrait of Churchill on back. Unlike many of these volumes, this is not the book cl...View More...

A first printing of the stated first American edition of this novel of World War II. Set on the Greek island of Cephallonia, the story revolves around the local residents' reaction to the occupation of their island by Italian soldiers. This work was originally titled "Captain Corelli's Mandolin" when first published in the U.K., and it used the original title when made into a 2001 movie starring Nicolas Cage and Penelope Cruz. --- In black paper-covered boards backed in black cloth; gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket with black & white photographic portrait of the author to back flap. ...View More...

Stated first printing, 1948. This is the story of those who flew the B-26 Marauder medium bombers as part of the Allied war effort. The planes, manufactured by the Glenn L. Martin Company of Maryland, were first introduced in 1941 and had a reputation for being difficult to fly. They proved to be a key element to the success of the Allies' war effort. Includes several sections of black & white plates, bearing images of the plane and those who flew it. --- In blue cloth-covered boards with titling and 9th Air Force insignia in silver to cover and spine. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- Somewhat ...View More...

Second printing of the author's novel, which is centered around a Polish officer in the early days of World War II. The officer, Captain Milja, works with the Polish underground to thwart the Nazi invaders. --- In black paper-covered boards backed in black cloth, with silver spine titling. Jacket features image of a shadowy night-time figure. --- A sound, unmarked, tightly-bound copy but with a little loss to spine titling. Price-clipped jacket is bright and intact.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); (6), 325 pagesView More...

A stated first edition of the author's novel, which is centered around spies and intrigue in the northern Grecian city of Salonika in the early days of World War II. With map of Europe showing escape route from Berlin to Salonika, via the Danube and railroads. --- In full black paper-covered boards with spine titling in gilt. Jacket features image of a man and a woman having a covert street meeting. --- A sound, unmarked, tightly-bound copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Unclipped jacket is bright and intact, tiny bruise to corner, else undamaged.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); (10), 325...View More...

A stated first edition of the author's novel, which is centered around spies and intrigue in the early days of World War II as British spies tried to thwart the export of Roumanian oil to Nazi Germany. With map of southeastern Europe. --- In full black paper-covered boards with spine titling in gilt. Jacket features shadowy image of a ship at sea. --- A sound, unmarked, tightly-bound copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Price-clipped jacket is bright and intact but with slight rubbing.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); (10), 237 pagesView More...

A 1992 reprint edition of this hefty collection of essays, articles, short stories and other historical accounts examining the topic of warfare from multiple perspectives. The stories are by all manner of authors, from Julius Caesar to Winston Churchill to Leo Tolstoy. Edited and with an introduction by Ernest Hemingway; based on a plan by William Kozlenko. --- In black cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Lacks the dust jacket. --- The leaves have yellowed somewhat, otherwise a clean, firm, unmarked copy but with red remainder dot to lower textblock edge.; 8vo 8" - 9"...View More...

Stated First Modern Library Edition, 1946 (confirmed). A rather scarce Modern Library edition of author's heartwarming 1944 novel which is set in Sicily during the latter stages of World War II. Includes a foreword by the author. This work was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1945. --- In Toledano spine 8 / pale green cloth / gilt titling stamped on green cover & spine blocks / green topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style h. Verso advertises 316 titles in ML catalog. ML #16.3. --- With a small area of soiling to front panel, a tear to leaf near back of volume, and prior owner'...View More...

A first edition of this English-language translation of Agnès Humbert's memoir of her experiences in the French Résistance following the occupation by Germany in World War II. The Paris-based art historian and her tight-knit group of resisters were eventually betrayed and paid an awful price for their courageous efforts. With a section of plates bearing photos of Humbert, her colleagues, and other scenes. Translated from the French, and with notes, by Barbara Mellor. Also with an afterword by Julien Blanc. --- In cream paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket features bl...View More...

A thick, tight paperbound copy of author's biography of Winston Churchill. A clean, bright copy, with 1001 pgs. with lots of photos (including a section of Mr Churchill's paintings in full color) and index. A comprehensive biography of the late British Prime Minister and author, who led Britain through World War II. ; 60155; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 1001 pagesView More...

A profile of each of the three American generals who led the Allied effort in World War II in Europe. Includes a section of black & white plates. --- A firm, clean copy but with a little cover soiling. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 654 pagesView More...

Stated first edition. This work is set in the post-war Berlin of 1945. Amidst the desolation and aftermath of wartime corruption, an American reporter investigates the murder of an American soldier. With maps of Greater Berlin to endpapers. --- In tan and brown paper-covered boards with titling in gilt to spine. Dust jacket features Marion Ettlinger photographic portrait of the author to back flap. --- With a tiny remainder mark to textblock lower edge, otherwise a bright, tightly-bound, sound copy. Unclipped jacket with a little rubbing, otherwise bright and damage-free.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 1...View More...

An English-language edition of the acclaimed novella by Hans Keilson, set during World War II. In this story, a Dutch couple take in a Jew and hide him from the Nazis, who have overrun their town. During his stay, the guest dies of natural causes, making the disposal of his body a major issue. Translated from the German by Damion Searls. --- In full black paper-covered boards with titling stamped in silver to spine. Jacket with night-time image of park benches to cover. --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and unmarked. Unclipped jacket also in excellent condition and protected in removable m...View More...

Biographical sketches, from 1 to 100, of influential World War II personages. Each profile is accompanied by a black & white photo. --- In full black and blue paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket with composite photo of leading figures of the war. --- With light chafing to front cover edge and slight discoloration to covers; textblock is firm, bright and unmarked. Jacket with scratches to front cover; is otherwise bright and intact. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 335 pagesView More...

Full-sized book club edition. Examination of relationship between Sir Winston and FDR in a good copy. In full red cloth covers with European maps (front endpapers) and Pacific theatre maps (back endpapers) as well as a section of b&w photos in mid-volume. Dust wrapper chipped at edges and in removable mylar protector.; tall 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 528 pagesView More...

Book club edition. A "dramatic narrative" of some of the major events of World War II, as described by Sir Winston Churchill in his famous 6-volume series "The Second World War". Jack Le Vien conceived and designed the popular television series, "The Valiant Years". His co-author John Lord served in the Highland Division of the British Army. Includes maps by Liam Dunne, including the European Theatre and Pacific Theatre at front and back endpapers, repectively. --- In blue and black paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling and gilt-stamped stars to cover; re...View More...

0395759374 A first printing of the revised edition, with a preface by the author. This novel is set in the 1930s in London amidst the rise of European fascism and the Spanish Civil War. --- In tan paper-covered boards backed in black cloth, with silver-stamped spine titling. Jacket features Marion Ettlinger photographic portrait of the author to back panel. --- With remainder mark and dampstain to textblock lower edge, minor rippling to a few leaves; else a bright, unmarked copy. Unclipped jacket with small dampstain, else bright and undamaged.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xiv, (6), 284 pagesView More...

Book club edition. Bill Mauldin was a much admired 'soldier-cartoonist' who conveyed the realities of World War II back to the USA with his humorous cartoons. Upon returning home at war's end, he attempted to portray life at home in words and cartoons in this lighthearted work. --- In full green and black paper-covered boards with white spine titling. Jacket with photographic portrait of the author to back panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, unmarked copy but with slight yellowing to leaves. Dust jacket with chipping and small tears along edges (many tape-repaired), spots of soiling to back pan...View More...

A slim pre-publication salesman's dummy (mock-up) of a work which eventually was published at about 966 pages. Includes sections bearing b&w photos, descriptions of campaigns and battles, blank service record pages (likely for returning veterans), color frontis Iwo Jima flag-raising photo, and blanks at rear of volume for the salesman to record orders. --- In full navy cloth-covered boards w/elaborate gilt-stamped decorations and titling on cover; mock-up of gilt-stamped spine embossed to rear cover. Irregularly paginated, but runs about 40-50 pages. --- With just a little discoloration and ch...View More...

0116300647 A first edition of this hefty analysis of combat operations in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern areas during World War II, from a British perspective. This Volume V is the fifth of six volumes which cover the campaigns in that area on land, sea and air. In this volume, the return to European soil in Sicily and Italy by Allied forces is covered. Includes 46 black & white photos, as well as 39 fold-out maps and diagrams, and a folded map depicting Operation Avalanche in rear pocket. --- In full green cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped titling on black spine spine block; wrappe...View More...

A detailed account of the attack on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor by the Japanese and the resulting war in the Pacific Theater is detailed here. With dozens of photos, drawings and maps. --- In brown textured paper-covered boards with titling in silver to spine. Jacket features painting of the chaos at Pearl Harbor. --- A clean, bright, unmarked copy lacking damages worthy of mention. Jacket with retailer sticker to spine, else undamaged. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Quarto (11 to 13 in. tall); 304 pagesView More...

A first U. S. printing of this comprehensive history of the strategy employed in World War II by the Allies, resulting in their victory over the Axis powers. With numerous maps and a section of plates at mid-book depicting prominent figures and scenes. --- In full black paper-covered boards with spine titling stamped in gilt. Jacket features Yevgeny Chaldey/Vollerenst photo of Russian troops raising the hammer-and-sickle on a high building (probably in Berlin). --- A very nice copy: clean, unmarked and bright. Unclipped, bright jacket with some chafing and small tears to edges, else decent...View More...

First edition of author's account of the first ten days after Nazi Germany invaded Russia during World War II, during which the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin essentially took no action. The result was the Russian army lost hundreds of thousands. With three maps and a section of black & white plates. --- In black paper-covered boards with spine titling in gilt. Dust jacket with photo of soldiers on the attack. --- A very nice copy: clean, bright and newish. Price-clipped jacket is otherwise undamaged.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); (10), 326 pagesView More...

Two works in one book, each focusing on an individual RAF bomber. With many b&w photos showing the planes, missions and men who flew them. 'Halifax' edited by Alan Hollingsworth. --- In pictorial hardcovers, with color images of each plane on front and back covers. In jacket with the same color photos. --- A bright, clean, unmarked copy in similar jacket. Dust jacket in removable archival mylar protector. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pagesView More...

Basic theories and designs of warplanes designed to elude detection are detailed in this scarce copy of work published in the U.K. Designs from the U-2 and TR-1 through modern B-2 and modern Advanced Tactical Fighters (YF-22A and YF-23A). Chock full of drawings and photos. Leaves have separated at middle of volume, exposing webbing. In full grey cloth covers w/silver lettering, spine. Edgewear, espec at lower edge. Gift inscription, front free endpaper. Dust jacket slightly chipped at edges; bears orig. £14.95 flap price. ; 0.7 x 11.9 x 8.9 Inches; 192 pagesView More...

Ideal biography of Sir Winston Churchill for those who don't wish to read one of the many 1,200 page tomes on the subject. In excellent condition, 1st Edition, 1st Printing. In dust wrapper with original $22.95 flap price unclipped; and in removable mylar protector. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 320 pagesView More...

A first printing of the author's comprehensive study of the Japanese-American war during World War II, in the Pacific theater. With a lengthy section of black & white plates and 12 maps, including the Pacific Ocean at endpapers. --- In grey and red paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Dust jacket with photo of Pearl Harbor ships under attack. --- A Near Fine copy: bright, unmarked and newish but with very slight sunning to cover edges. Unclipped jacket is bright and in good shape but with slight rubbing.; Tall Octavo (9 to 10 in. tall); xviii, 540 pagesView More...

The author, a noted German historian, was granted access during World War II to the highest echelons of Nazi leadership. This access allowed him to write the official War Diary of the High Command of the Wehrmacht. Edited, translated and with an introduction by Donald S. Detwiler. --- A clean, firm, unmarked softcover copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 214 pagesView More...

A book club edition of Albert Speer's memoirs of his days as a top official in the Nazi Regime leading up to and during World War II. The author was a young architect who fell into favor with Adolph Hitler and rose to become his Minister of Armaments and War Production. After the war he was tried at Nuremberg and sentenced to prison, where he began fashioning this revealing look at the activities of Nazi Germany's ruling elites such as Hitler, Goebbels, Himmler, Hess, Goering and even Hitler's girlfriend Eva Braun. With three sections of plates bearing black & white photos of scenes described ...View More...

The air war in Pacific theater is detailed here in words and pictures. With some rippling as the result of exposure to dampness; and with edgewear and inked signature on front free endpaper; overall a tight copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 306 pagesView More...

A fourth printing of Evelyn Waugh's highly-regarded novel, which is set during the early days of World War II, during the so-called "Phoney War" period. The author brings back certain characters from his earlier "Decline and Fall" and "Black Mischief", who are forced to face the realities of their roles in the impending war. --- In full red cloth-covered boards with titling and illustration in black to cover and spine. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With lightly sunned spine, a few dampstains to covers, boldly-written theft deterrent statement by prior owner to front...View More...